2024 IUFB Season

[Hoosier1984]

Just got my IU ticket and flight from DC to Columbus for the OSU game last night. Never in the world would I think I would be flying to go watch IU football.

[Gahoosierfan]

4 hours ago, Artie86 said:

I can only imagine that Ohio State's main objective is to try to pressure Rourke from the get go for as long as they possibly can. Not only that, I also think they will want to try to prove to everyone that we are NOT as good a team that people are labeling us. 

All I am going to say is IU will be ready for the challenge,....GO IU!

I hope OSU is looking ahead to their next game against Michigan the following week.

[Stuhoo]

4 hours ago, Artie86 said:

I can only imagine that Ohio State's main objective is to try to pressure Rourke from the get go for as long as they possibly can. Not only that, I also think they will want to try to prove to everyone that we are NOT as good a team that people are labeling us. 

All I am going to say is IU will be ready for the challenge,....GO IU!

Every defense wants to pressure every quarterback.

I’m assuming that based on Michigan’s success, that Ohio State will couple heavy quarterback pressure with press man coverage at the line of scrimmage.

Basically, daring IU to generate a big play while they gamble that the pressure will create a defensive big play.

[CSP]

12 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Every defense wants to pressure every quarterback.

I’m assuming that based on Michigan’s success, that Ohio State will couple heavy quarterback pressure with press man coverage at the line of scrimmage.

Basically, daring IU to generate a big play while they gamble that the pressure will create a defensive big play.

That's also OSU's base defense, Cov 1, so absolutely. 

[Stuhoo]

21 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

That's also OSU's base defense, Cov 1, so absolutely. 

Hopefully the antidote is some effective RPOs by Rourke that loosen the man coverage at the line by flinching defenders towards the run.

These are the type of dynamics that make it super-helpful for the staff to have an extra week to prepare us.

[CSP]

6 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Hopefully the antidote is some effective RPOs by Rourke that loosen the man coverage at the line by flinching defenders towards the run.

These are the type of dynamics that make it super-helpful for the staff to have an extra week to prepare us.

And hopefully, Sarratt, Cooper, and ball location win out. 

We HAVE to be able to run the football.... we have to continue to find inventive ways to attack the flats. 

[darB s'tI]

25 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

And hopefully, Sarratt, Cooper, and ball location win out. 

We HAVE to be able to run the football.... we have to continue to find inventive ways to attack the flats. 

If you break the coverage a few times, the DL will loosen up and we'll be able to run. Against Michigan we were on our heels for so much of the game due to some dropped passes and 2 deep red zone penalties. It turned uphill after that instead of running and throwing downhill. Early success and keeping their defense on their heels would be our key to competitiveness IMO.

[Stuhoo]

30 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

And hopefully, Sarratt, Cooper, and ball location win out. 

We HAVE to be able to run the football.... we have to continue to find inventive ways to attack the flats. 

Receivers that block extremely well +Justice Ellison's playmaking ability + a cover 1 defense can equal some big running plays. It can also lead to some 2nd and 12 stacked up running plays.

[Lebowski]

Everyone and their mother has Coach Cig losing against O$U. IUFB is driving the Ferrari into Columbus with chips on their shoulder. Note to the daunted, keep on overlooking this team. Just keep doing it. 

[TheWatShot]

Now that we're actually good at football and have big games in November (and beyond!) to discuss, does anyone else find themselves looking at certain basketball schools with godawful football teams and fans who are now hyper-focused on basketball and think to themselves, "what a bunch of dorks"? 

[Home Jersey]

Will be thoroughly enjoyable watching CCC get the better of Ryan Day.

 

[steubenhoosier]

On 11/15/2024 at 1:37 PM, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

And hopefully, Sarratt, Cooper, and ball location win out. 

We HAVE to be able to run the football.... we have to continue to find inventive ways to attack the flats. 

Satrapy can’t have the drops he had v UM. Those were drive killers and momentum killers 

[johnsoniu]

Got 8 million reasons this morning why a good cup of joe is the best part of waking up. Pricey, but worth it to the last drop.

[Dave from Dayton]

38 minutes ago, johnsoniu said:

Got 8 million reasons this morning why a good cup of joe is the best part of waking up. Pricey, but worth it to the last drop.

What is your coffee?  Do you grind? Pour over? Taste notes? Single source?  Blend? Just the facts...  I keep switching roasters.

[johnsoniu]

29 minutes ago, Dave from Dayton said:

What is your coffee?  Do you grind? Pour over? Taste notes? Single source?  Blend? Just the facts...  I keep switching roasters.

All coffee is good coffee when Coach Cigs is at the helm lol

I’m a simple man, a Dunkin’ Donuts K cup in the Keurig is fine by me. @Stuhoo and @HoosierHoopster are the resident coffee snobs.

[Stuhoo]

1 hour ago, johnsoniu said:

All coffee is good coffee when Coach Cigs is at the helm lol

I’m a simple man, a Dunkin’ Donuts K cup in the Keurig is fine by me. @Stuhoo and @HoosierHoopster are the resident coffee snobs.

@Dave from Dayton is da coffee man!

@HoosierHoopster drinks gas station tea from his percolator.    :)

[Artie86]

11 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

@Dave from Dayton is da coffee man!

@HoosierHoopster drinks gas station tea from his percolator.    :)

I’m one of the baristas at our local church. I’m here now serving, every 3rd Sunday. We grind and serve 3 flavors of Humble Joe’s Coffee, Decaf, Regular and Jamaican Me Crazy…  

 

[LIHoosier]

Up to #5 in the Coaches Poll as Tennessee takes a giant tumble

Stay at #5 in the AP

[Hovadipo]

A heating-up Florida could relieve some pressure by beating Ole Miss next weekend. Definitely will be on a second screen during our game. Lagway is must see TV regardless. 

[8bucks]

Trying to think ahead a little. Not being a season ticket holder, what would be the best way to secure tickets for game 1 of the playoffs?  I know we don’t know if it will be a home or away game yet but just trying to start planning. Also, are the first games Dec 18-21?